carfreak85

It appears that, for the time being, you can still order BRAT/sedan/wagon/hatch front windshield seals from the dealer, so we'll put those on the back burner for now. I'm in talks with a company that already does some reproduction work and has Subaru applications, but they don't list them on their web page. I will report back when I have more information, but they have said that we will get a price break at 10+ units per order.

Well it would appear that I'll need to do some additional detective work to determine the availability of seals.

At this time I'm really only focused on the front and rear windshield seals. We can look into Halo Roof seals, door/window seals, hatchback rear windshield and BRAT rear window seals based on interest.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/158865-feeler-ea81-reproduction-rubber-windshield-gaskets/

Hello USMB! Our beloved EA81 chassis is now well over 30-years-old and the parts supply is rapidly disappearing. Rubber parts, specifically, are mostly gone. In fact, RockAuto only lists the front windshield gasket and, as of this post, there is a single gasket left to order. My proposal is that we, as a community, band together like we did for the Gen-1 windshield gasket group buy, and have a run of parts made for the EA81 chassis. Right now, I'm thinking of four parts: BRAT/wagon/sedan/hatch front windshield gasket Wagon rear windshield gasket Coupe front/rear windshield gasket The first part is common across the listed body styles, so that makes perfect sense to me. I feel like the EA81 wagon is the most common body style still on the road, so it would make sense to target that application as well. I'm not an expert and have done exactly zero research on that, but it's my gut feeling. Finally the coupe has unique front and rear windshield gaskets, so it would need its own specific parts. Based on the previous group buy, I would estimate the cost per gasket to be between $50-80. These would be BRAND NEW rubber parts, not some 30-year-old NOS that has been sitting on a dusty shelf for the last three decades. So, who is interested? The minimum order will likely be around 50-units, so I'd hope we can get close to that number of members committed to buying. If you have any questions, comments or general input, please reply below and I will update this post with the usernames of interested parties.

Yes, EA81 coupe. I knew they were different, but I have no idea where to start looking for new rubber for this beast. Email sent...

Paul, how about Gen-2 hardtop rear windshield gaskets? Looks like I might be in the market for one of those shortly....

I'm having trouble pasting the link to the image on the forums. Got an email address I can shoot a link off to?

I'm in for a black 1975 dash if you've got one uncracked... Also interested in (for a 1975 wagon): 4WD bumpers F/R full set of 4WD mud flaps front valence panel (possibly front fenders too) side window seals, if in good condition front windshield Lots more, but I haven't looked at that car in some time and would need to jog my memory.

Emailed you.

They were an optional feature, you can buy a kit to install it in any Forester, I put one in my wife's car. IF your car has one, it will be behind a little access panel on the underside of the dashboard in the front passenger's footwell. Google is your friend, try searching for images.

I'm looking for these parts: EA81 coupe rear fender badges ANY EA81 Turbo parts Analog dashboard and uncut dash harness Fuel pump relay ECU EA81T thermostat housing from a Water-cooled turbocharger Rubber power steering spill bib Gold-trimmed exterior trim pieces Uncracked EA81T heads EA81T throttle cables and junction box EA81T power steering hardline Factory-installed sunroof - I need the entire stamped-steel sunroof panel 1975 parts 4WD bumpers F/R uncracked dashboard clean carpets full set of mud flaps front end sheet metal window seals, if in good condition More if I can think of it...

Be sure to post pictures for those who can't attend!

I am 99.8% sure my car has a stamped steel heat shield that bolts to those tabs. Picture this afternoon, or bust!

Before starting the brand new engine in my WRX for the first time I tried priming the engine. It turned over long enough without the oil pressure gauge registering any pressure that it spooked me into thinking I was going to damage the bearings. I pulled the spark plugs and A) the engine was able to turn over much more quickly (not having to compress anything sure helps) and the oil pressure started building within five seconds and was fully pressurized within 20 seconds. The point of my story is: If you try priming it with the spark plugs installed and it doesn't work, simply pulling the plugs may be enough to get the oil moving. YMMV...

Poop, I'll be in Bellingham...

I will get a picture of the OEM EA81T brake line heat shields this afternoon.

Do you have a list of parts/vehicles? Photos?

I think the 105 psi of compression per cylinder would be a bigger worry than anything else. I don't have my FSM in front of me, but I would expect 150-170 psi from a healthy engine. 130-150 for a tired engine and anything below that would need a rebuild.

Resource Conserving does not mean recycled. It means that it is formulated with fewer of the anti-wear goodies that are unfriendly to catalytic converters.

I just bought one of the DSS's carbon 1-piece shafts and will report back in this thread once I have it installed.

Not enough information on the linked site, but if you're running this in an EJ-Turbo-powered Subaru, please check to see if this is "Resource Conserving" oil. Mobil 1, in certain weights and product lines, has been known to be a killer of turbocharged EJ engines. Spoken from experience....

I've used 4x6 with great success in my EA81s, but had to redrill the speaker chassis. You will need to get creative, but it can be done. Anything smaller than a 4x6" speaker is going to sound like crap (Coming from a guy with one 4x6" car and another car with 3.5" rounds).

Very cool! I have always wanted to get down to a JCCS event, but haven't made it a priority yet. I also don't think any of my cars are nice enough to be invited to any of their drives or shows.

Caboob, let us know if you find that video. Just about every FHI joint I've ever touched feels notchy by now...